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<p>This past Sunday, we looked at Paul&rsquo;s story in Galatians 1:10-24. Paul&rsquo;s story is a powerful one&mdash;one that reveals
God&rsquo;s amazing grace. It&rsquo;s easy to see God&rsquo;s power and grace in a murderer turned missionary. The temptation is to think
if you don&rsquo;t have a similar story that yours is somehow lacking in comparison.</p>

<p>Please understand this&mdash;your story reflects God&rsquo;s glory. It is ONLY by His grace that you have been saved. It is
ONLY because of His love and mercy for you that He was pleased to reveal Jesus to you. No matter the circumstances of
your story, it is a tremendous story of God&rsquo;s amazing grace.</p>

<p>I hope this week you will rest in God&rsquo;s grace in your life. As you reflect on His grace that has saved you, I pray
your LOVE for God will increase and that you will find unending joy and security in Him.</p>

<p>I also hope you see that your story is a powerful tool to SHARE God&rsquo;s love, power, and grace with others. That&rsquo;s why
Paul shared his story with the Galatians. Who is close to you, but far from God? Will you pray for, look for, and take
advantage of the opportunity to SHARE your story with them this week?</p>

<p>I&rsquo;m thrilled by what God is doing in our faith family right now. We have seen more new people attend in the last
month than any other time in the past several years.  Our NRHkids environments look incredible, and I love seeing so
many of you wearing NRHkids shirts on Sundays. North Rock Students is off to a great start as well with our brand new
High School and Middle School ministries. God is moving, and I couldn&rsquo;t be more thankful or excited.</p>

<p>Rest in His grace. Share His grace. I&rsquo;m already looking forward to gathering again on Sunday to celebrate His
grace!</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>
